
CASE DISCUSSION
POCUS Applications in the ICU
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- The speaker, an intensivist, shares over 25 years of experience with Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) in intensive care, starting when it was uncommon. He initiated his echo training in Kolkata and continued in Delhi, routinely using ultrasound to assess patients' hemodynamic status, noting its evolution into a norm, with ongoing research including AI integration.
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Dr. Leelavati Thakur
Senior Consultant Critical Care Medicine The Mission Hospital, West BengalDr. Leelavati Thakur is a seasoned expert in Critical Care Medicine with over 16 years of clinical, academic, and administrative experience across some of India’s leading healthcare institutions. Currently serving as the Senior Consultant and Coordinator at Medica Superspecialty Hospital, Bengal Faith, she has been at the helm of the critical care department since 2019, overseeing its operations and guiding multidisciplinary teams in managing complex, high-acuity patients. Prior to this, she led the Critical Care and Emergency Departments at IQ City Knowledge & Health Campus and IQ City Medical College & Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, where she was responsible for developing clinical protocols and elevating standards of emergency and intensive care.
Dr. Thakur has held key consultant roles at MAX Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, and Artemis Health Institute, Gurgaon, contributing significantly to critical care services and team training. Her expertise spans medical intensive care, CCU management, and interdepartmental coordination with physicians, ensuring patient-centered, evidence-based care. Known for her leadership and dedication, she combines hands-on clinical excellence with a strong academic foundation, making her a vital contributor to the advancement of critical care practices in India.
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